VIP Biography for
Anthony J. Palumbo, M.D.
 | Anthony J. Palumbo, M.D. |
| Industry | Healthcare/Eye Surgery |
| Title | M.D., CEO/Medical Director |
| Expertise | Ophthalmology |
| Current Organization | The Dove Eye & Laser Center |
| Type of Organization | Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery |
| Major Product | Premier Cataract and LASIK Surgery |
| Area of Distribution | New York |
| University/Degree | B.S., Chemical Engineering, Clarkson University, NY; Master's Degree and Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery, Cum Laude, University of Bologna, Italy |
| Born | Utica, New York |
| Honors & Awards | Humanitarian of the Year, Diabetes Association, 2003; SCROLL Award, Central NY Academy of Medicine; Proclamation by Mayor, Anthony J. Palumbo M.D., Day, 2003; Awarded Clarkson University's Highest Alumni Award, 2010 Golden Knights Hall of Fame; Honorary Member, Summit International Laser User Group, US Chapter, 1992; Lieutenant, US Navy; Navy medals include- Distinguished Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Commendation Medal, Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Honorable Service Commemorative Medal; Received the distinction of full qualification for Command at Sea on small ocean-going vessels; First Clarkson University Graduate Engineer to earn distinction as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology; A volunteer of 3 consecutive Annual Celebrity Chef contests sponsored by The Rescue Mission, Dr. Palumbo was awarded 1st place with the Gold Medal Toque for creative cooking, receiving the distinction of Grand Chef; In acknowledgement of his career achievements, diversity with both naval military service and medical science work, he is awarded distinction with a Lifetime Achievement Induction into Strathmore's Who's Who International Hall of Fame; Recognized for his philanthropic contributions to the Annie Clarkson Society; Awarded a citation from the NYS Assembly in recognition of his contributions to his community "by virtue of his energy, vision, intelligence and imagination", Mar., 2013 |
| Published Works | N Rao, A Palumbo, J Aquavella, Necrotizing Tissue in Post Graft Rejection of Corneal Transplantation in an elderly female, AJO 1978; N Rao, A Palumbo, J Aquavella, A Ten Year Retrospective Study of Corneal Transplant Results in Patients of Diverse Ethnic Origins, AJO 1978; A Palumbo, J Aquavella, Early Results of Phacoemulsification in Cataract Patients with One Year Follow-Up, AJO 1982 |
| Affiliations | Diplomate, American Academy of Ophthalmology; American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; New York State Ophthalmological Society; Medical Society of the State of New York; European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; Masonic Research Lab Associate in Biochemistry, Dept. of Gerontology, DNA Research of Aging Mechanisms, Utica, NY |
| Hobbies & Sports | Travel, hiking, teaching, reading, the culinary arts |
| Career Accomplishments | Has presented or participated in worldwide symposiums and seminars; Designed and developed the First Premier Eye Facility dedicated to comprehensive eye care at the renowned Dove Eye and Laser Center, NY; Pioneer and Innovator in Excimer Laser Vision Surgery in upstate NY since 1990; Has earned distinction as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology with over 100,000 Microsurgical Cataract encounters and 20,000 total Laser Vision Correction; First Intraocular Lens Implantation/Cataract Surgery (Iris Fixated) performed in Central NY (1977); First performed Cataract Surgery by Phacoemulsification on individually owned Phaco Unit in Central NY, same day surgery (1980); First Ambulatory based Excimer Laser Vision Surgery, Upstate NY, 1995; Three consecutive 1st place Gold Medal Recipient; Top chef |
| Work History | Chief Surgical Resident-Ophthalmology, Assistant Clinical Instructor, St. Mary's Hospital/Strong Memorial Hospital Medical Network, NY, 1975-76; Assistant Clinical Professor Fellowship, Ophthalmology, Strong Memorial Hospital, NY; Adjunct Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology, Clinical Medical Education, Medical Student Training, Utica College/St. Luke's Hospital/St. Elizabeth's Network, NY; Adjunct Professor, Biomedical Science, School of Arts & Sciences, Clarkson University, NY |
| Children | Dr. Joanne Mozloom; Terese Lyn Palumbo, Esq.; 2 grandchildren |
| Spouse | Phyllis Ann |
| Married | 1965 |
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